The Faculty Friend program is one possible intervention chosen by the SAP team to support a student's affective needs. A faculty member is assigned to that child and maintains one contact per week with that student on a mutually agreed upon time between the mentor and the classroom teacher.
What does a faculty friend do with the student he/she is assigned to?A faculty friend provides many avenues of support depending on the child's needs. Some common examples of a faculty friend's responsibilities include the following:
  • Develop a rapport with the student and discuss any school problems he or she may be experiencing
  • Meet with the student at least once a week
  • Congratulate the child when he or she does a great job on a test or makes good behavior choices
  • Stress the strengths of the student, as well as positive aspects
  • Listen attentively to the student
  • Be supportive and provide positive reinforcement
  • Have fun


*If you would like to sign up to be a faculty friend, please complete the form below.
  • If you would like to refer a student to receive a faculty friend, please click here to complete the SAP referral form.